In eight (8) months, medical skills, professional certifications, and a career launch? Yes, it is possible, and you can make that change happen in the Gurnick Academy Medical Assistant program. Our Medical Assistant program educates and graduates students ready to enter the Medical Assisting workforce. Students learn and practice the skills utilized in outpatient facilities’ […]

Choosing a career pathway can be challenging, and we’re here to help. Before committing to a program, you should know how to apply. Luckily, we are here to help. We can evaluate your skills, competencies, and interests. Furthermore, we’ll discuss your passions and show you how to turn them into a career in healthcare. There […]

The Entry-level Licensed Vocational Nurse  Working in hospitals, healthcare centers, and nursing homes, Licensed Vocational Nurses* (LVNs) provide care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs).1  An LVN’s primary responsibility is to meet patients’ ongoing needs while giving optimum care. These duties include taking vitals, charting, monitoring patients, and relaying accurate, timely information to […]

Have you wondered what the difference is between Licensed Vocational and Registered Nurses? Or have you asked if the person checking you into the doctor’s office with the blue scrubs and a stethoscope was a medical student, medical assistant, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse? Or perhaps they all seem the same, and the blue […]

In this economy, countless people make career changes and turn to the healthcare industry. Becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse is a great way to enter the fast-growing healthcare industry. According to the Bureau of Labor and Industries, employment of Licensed Vocational Nurses is projected to grow nine percent (9%) from 2020 to 2030, about as […]

LVN programs include a variety of LVN courses with an emphasis on health science. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) have a similar course of study as Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN’s). The LPN licensed practical nurse is a title used in most of the United States, while the title LVN licensed vocational nurse is used in California and Texas. LPN nursing and LVN nursing are essentially the same. The title changes depending on which area of the country the nurse is practicing.

Medical Assistants are the multitasking professionals necessary to keep hospitals and clinics running smoothly. They are a valuable resource for any medical team and make up an essential role within the healthcare industry. A Medical Assistant is “a professional who performs administrative and routine clinical tasks within medical settings.”1 A Medical Assistant manages the front […]

“Sometimes, soundwaves travel slowly. For instance, what one says to a child when they’re a teenager may take until they’re forty to be heard.” This humorous remark was recently shared on social media. But, boy, is it true! Things Parents Say Parents commonly say to their growing children, “There’s no such thing as free lunch.” Ultimately, […]

An entry-level Vocational Nurse diploma program may be needed if you’re searching for a meaningful nursing career without undergoing years of schooling. Depending on your goals, the diploma program can serve as a viable starting place for a helpful and satisfying vocation or a launching pad for additional degrees, such as the Associate Degree in […]

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This handy infographic is a quick reference to understanding the COVID-19 virus, including symptoms, how it transmits, how to prevent getting it, and what to do should you get it. Additional helpful pieces of information are also provided.  COVID-19 Epidemiology—Origin Coronaviruses are a large family of common viruses in various animals, including camels, cattle, cats, […]

Four-year universities and community colleges vie for one’s scholarly attention, while two-year trade schools champion `world’s finest’ associate’s degree programs. Online classes and private schools tout `best prep for the NCLEX’ as vocational centers offer nursing clinical externships while proffering the `latest labs.’ With many ads citing the best nursing program just a click away,’ it […]